Ribitol
Also known as: Adonitol, Adonite, meso-ribitol, Adonit, Ribito, (2R,3s,4S)-pentane-1,2,3,4,5-pentol, D-erythro-Pentitol, MFCD00064291
Ribitol (CAS 488-81-3) is a compound in the Alcohols category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C5H12O5 and a molecular weight of 152.146 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 101-104ºC, a boiling point of 494.5±40.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.5±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 261.9±21.9 °C. It is listed by 1 supplier, from 11.92 to 92.00 CNY. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 488-81-3
- Jingsj CID
- J-22803-5
- Molecular Formula
- C5H12O5
- Molecular Weight
- 152.146 g/mol
- Category
- Alcohols
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
| Supplier | Purity / Pack | Base Price | Unit Price | Origin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
In Stock | 99% 25g | ¥298.00 | $1.78 /gBest ¥11.92/g CNY | CN China MOQ 25g | |
Made to Order | 99% 25g | ¥320.00 | $1.92 /g ¥12.80/g CNY | CN China MOQ 1g | |
In Stock | 99% 5g | ¥70.00 | $2.1 /g ¥14.00/g CNY | CN China MOQ 5g |
Physicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | 101-104ºC |
|---|---|
| Boiling Point | 494.5±40.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 1.5±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 261.9±21.9 °C |
| Exact Mass | 152.068466 |
| PSA | 101.15000 |
| LogP | -3.77 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.0±2.9 mmHg at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.571 |
Activity & Biological Data
| Target | Human Endogenous Metabolite |
|---|---|
| Additional Information | [1]. Praissman JL, et al. The functional O-mannose glycan on α-dystroglycan contains a phospho-Ribitol primed for matriglycan addition. Elife. 2016 Apr 29;5. pii: e14473. [2]. Toivari MH, et al. Enhancing the flux of D-glucose to the pentose phosphate pathway in Saccharomyces cerevisiae for the production of D-ribose and ribitol. Appl Microbiol Biotechnol. 2010 Jan;85(3):731-9. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Ribitol?
The CAS number of Ribitol is 488-81-3.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Ribitol?
Ribitol has molecular formula C5H12O5 and molecular weight 152.146 g/mol.
Which suppliers offer Ribitol?
1 supplier(s) listed; reference unit price ¥11.92–92.00 /g.
What are the upstream and downstream products of Ribitol?
For Ribitol, Upstream Products: Sorbitol, D-Ribulose; Downstream Products: D-Ribulose, Acetoin, 2,3-Butanediol.
Data compiled from public chemical databases such as PubChem and supplier catalogs; supplier offers are provided by suppliers.
Last updated:
How to cite: Jingsj. "Ribitol (CAS 488-81-3)". Jingsj Chemical Database. https://www.jingsj.com/compound/J-22803-5 (accessed 2026-11-06).
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